It has been over three months since I left Haiti. Over three months since I have been with my wife. The last month has been especially hard. Some days have been a struggle to get through. I don't think I could have made it this long without my faith in Christ.
I'm sorry it's been so long since my last update. I have been working a lot over the past month. I started working as a business analyst for Rite Aid a little over a month ago. I also work part time as a delivery driver for a local pizza shop called Allen's Eatery. Today is the first day I have had off of both jobs since I started working at Rite Aid. My position at Rite Aid is a temporary position but my bosses are impressed with the work I have done. I should be offered a permanent position sometime soon. Working in a structured office environment 40 hours a week is a vast change from what I did in Haiti. The work isn't nearly as fulfilling, but it has its moments. I am getting the opportunity to really showcase my talents and abilities. It feels good to be recognized for working hard. I am thankful for the great team I get to work with, and I've already established some good relationships.
Fabiola and I received some great news on Friday! Her interview at the US embassy has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 1st at 8 am. I was hoping to fly to Haiti and surprise her over Thanksgiving for our 1 year anniversary but now we are going to wait to see when she can come to the States. I will fly down to escort her to the States once she has been given approval. Please keep her interview in prayer. If things go well she could be with me in the States by sometime later in December.
Today is an election day in Haiti. They are voting for their next president. There are a lot of candidates running so it is unlikely there will be a victor today. That would require a candidate getting at least 50% of the vote. If someone doesn't accomplish this they will have a runoff vote in December I believe. I hope and pray Haiti elects a candidate whose faith is in the Lord.
Fabiola and the girls are now living in a new place between the school and the house the boys live in. The Will family moved back to Haiti this past week to be the directors of the children's homes. Fabiola will continue to supervise the girls and assist the Will's until she is able to come to the States. I look forward to seeing my family, friends, and the children when I go to escort my bride home! I miss them!
Thank you for your continued prayers and support!
O! I was afraid of that. I plan to go to Haiti Dec. 10-16. I was hoping elections would be over by Dec., but was actually doubtful.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you've had this hard confusing time in your life. In hindsight, you will surely see purpose some day.It will get better!!!!